Description

A 79-year-old male presents to the Emergency Department with acute onset of chest pain, shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and vomiting that started 4 hours prior to arrival. The EKG obtained demonstrates an acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). Discuss the medications (dose, route, frequency) you would prescribe for this patient. Explain your rationale for each agent prescribed.